Archive for June, 2010

Contemporary Townhouse and Land For Sale Near Northline Rail

Filed in Lindale Park Homes for Sale by on June 29, 2010
Contemporary Townhouse and Land For Sale Near Northline Rail

The long awaited transformation of Fulton St and Near Northside begins… My previous post quotes others on the transformation occurring on Fulton St due to Northside Light Rail construction. Light Rail to Benefit Lindale Park Homes. A Contemporary Townhouse For Sale: 309 Quitman St This townhouse Value Should Greatly Benefit From New Rail Line. The […]

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Lindale Park Area Development – Light Rail Nearing

Filed in Lindale Park Sales & Price Trends by on June 28, 2010
Lindale Park Area Development – Light Rail Nearing

An extremely hot topic in Houston now is is the Northline Light Rail Project underway.  If you are looking for Houston’s next hot spot, this might be it. If you were too late to buy a Houston Heights or Idylwood home at a reasonable price look into Lindale Park.  Quoting from the Houston Chronicle: Metro’s […]

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Woodland Heights Historic District?

Filed in Woodland Heights Homes by on June 21, 2010
Woodland Heights Historic District?

Woodland Heights Historic District? Woodland Heights subdivision** is not yet a historic district, but took its first step in getting there by turning in to City Council a petition signed by 51% of residents.  Maybe it will join other Heights Historic Districts: Houston Heights East;  Historic Heights West;  and tiny Freeland Historic District. The historic designation issue was […]

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Available Homes for Sale in Woodland Heights

Filed in Woodland Heights Homes by on June 16, 2010
Available Homes for Sale in Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights Homes for Sale-2010 My previous post gave info about Woodland Heights homes, history and character. This one gives prices of some Woodland Heights homes for sale. As a Houston Heights Realtor and long-time resident of Woodland Heights, this is my favorite neighborhood. I live in a 1909 Craftsman bungalow on Omar St. The Craftsman style […]

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Houston Heights Homes Sales are Strong

Filed in Heights Price Trends by on June 7, 2010
Houston Heights Homes Sales are Strong

The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR.com) reported Houston home sales up again for April. Sales were up about 25% over April of last year. Their conclusion was that the increase is due to the effects of the First Time Homebuyer Credit, and seasonal effects (Spring, early summer are always good sales months). I won’t say […]

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